Gaborone, Botswana – The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB), acting through the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, hosted a pivotal press conference on Tuesday 28 April 2026 to officially launch AviaDev Africa 2026. Set to convene from 10–12 June 2026 at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC), the event marks a significant milestone as the continent’s premier…
Gastronomy Meets Diplomacy Bulawayo – In a vibrant display of soft power and culinary excellence, the 66th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) became a stage for international friendship as the Diplomatic Cookout Competition took center stage. Under the 2026 theme, “Connected Economies, Competitive Industries,” the event moved beyond traditional trade to highlight…
Maun, Botswana – In a significant step toward industrial harmony and growth, the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) has concluded a series of high-level stakeholder engagements in Maun, aimed at forging a unified vision for the nation’s tourism sector. The sessions were held as part of a broader outreach initiative by the Minister of Environment and…
Botswana is cementing its reputation as an emerging powerhouse in the global tourism sector, officially ranking 12th among African destinations for its readiness to welcome the Chinese market. The announcement came during the China Ready Index Session at WTM Africa, where industry leaders gathered to evaluate which nations are best prepared to cater to the…
The landscape of Botswana’s economic future is shifting, and the spotlight is firmly on the Chobe region. This week (Monday 30 March), Chobe Connect 2026 officially kicked off in Kasane, marking a pivotal moment for investment, collaboration, and sustainable development in one of the country’s most iconic regions. Far more than just a meeting of…
Radisson Accelerates African Growth: Crosses 100-Hotel Threshold with 15 New Signings. 2,500 Rooms Signed in 12 Months, Conversion Strategy Drives Scale Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has officially crossed the 100-hotel mark across Africa, counting both open properties and those currently in development. The milestone comes on the back of a busy 12 months that saw the Group…
The continent’s MICE sector isn’t just growing — it’s getting organized. And it’s time for leaders to step up. It wasn’t a summit. It wasn’t a conference. It was a call to action — and it came from an unlikely but powerful source: Niche Partners and The Business Tourism Company, who recently convened the inaugural Power Africa 2035 Executive…
The 4th Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) is underway in Botswana. Botswana is firmly at the helm of regional climate cooperation as the 4th Ordinary Council of Ministers Meeting of the Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change…
The heart of Botswana’s tourism industry found a common rhythm this week in Maun, as the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) and the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) concluded a pivotal two-day sector engagement. This wasn’t just a routine meeting; it was a high-level convergence of the minds behind the nation’s most iconic camps,…
Botswana made a powerful impression on the continental stage at the recently concluded Meetings Africa 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. This premier event served as a vital platform for the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) and a dedicated group of local operators to showcase our country’s growing strength as a top-tier Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions…
